Côte d’Ivoire celebrates Independence, August 7, 2024
Flag of Côte d’Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire Celebrates Independence, August 7, 2024 By Joy Osiagwu Côte d’Ivoire is a Western African country on the south coast. It has borders…
Republic of Chad celebrates Independence, August 11, 2023
The Republic of Chad Celebrates Independence, August 11, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Chad came into being from the significant control of the Sahel region by a few powerful states involved…
Burkina Faso celebrates Independence, August 5, 2023
Burkina Faso Celebrates Independence, August 5, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Burkina Faso in West Africa has borders with Mali, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. European nations fought for control…
Republic of Niger celebrates Independence, Aug 3, 2023
Niger Celebrates Independence, Aug 3, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu The Republic of Niger is in the heart of the Sahel in West Africa. The unitary state has the following countries…
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter 30 June 2023
Friday 30 June 2023 A Message from Councillor Rawlson King I On behalf of my Ward 13 office, I want to wish everyone in Rideau-Rockcliffe Happy Canada Day. I hope…
Faduno Ali attends UN forum on People of African Descent
Second session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent 30 May – 2 June 2023 United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA by Faduno Ali “Realizing the Dream: A…
Social Planning Council hosts Black pandemic recovery conference
One of the speakers at the conference by Sarah Onyango Saturday 17 June 2023 Congratulations to the Social Planning Council of Ottawa for bringing together a diverse group of community…
US Embassy hosts Juneteenth event
By Sarah Onyango Monday 12 June, 2023 Another wonderful Juneteenth celebration in our Nation’s Capital in the books! Many thanks to U.S. ambassador David Cohen for hosting tonight’s gathering at…
Kenyan community celebrates Madaraka Day
Saturday 3 June 2023 by Sarah Onyango Huge congrats to the mighty executive of the Ottawa- Gatineau Kenyan association on yesterday’s well-attended Madaraka Day. Organized very quickly and on a…
Introducing the Ottawa Black Book Club
Introducing the Ottawa Black Book Club by Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze The gap in the Ottawa literary space motivated author and Diversity, Equity and inclusion advocate Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze to start…